Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants continue to be engaged in discussions over a potential multi-player trade involving Mohammed Shami and Sam Curran.
Cricbuzz had reported on November 6 that the two franchises were negotiating a trade involving multiple players.
Manimaran Siddharth, the left-arm spinner currently with LSG, is also understood to be part of the proposed deal and could move to Royals.
Curran moved from Chennai Super Kings to Rajasthan Royals as part of the exchange that also saw Ravindra Jadeja join the Royals and Sanju Samson move to CSK.
CSK had acquired Curran for INR 2.4 crore before trading him to RR at the same price.
Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants continue to be engaged in discussions over a potential multi-player trade involving Mohammed Shami and Sam Curran. Cricbuzz had reported on November 6 that the two franchises were negotiating a trade involving multiple players.
The players involved have been sounded out, although the paperwork is yet to be completed. If the deal goes through, it is unlikely to be a straight one-for-one exchange. Manimaran Siddharth, the left-arm spinner currently with LSG, is also understood to be part of the proposed deal and could move to Royals. The 28-year-old Tamil Nadu cricketer, acquired for INR 75 lakh, has played nine IPL games, all for LSG and taken nine wickets. This includes a prized wicket of Virat Kohli in 2024.
Shami and Curran were both traded ahead of the previous season. Curran moved from Chennai Super Kings to Rajasthan Royals as part of the exchange that also saw Ravindra Jadeja join the Royals and Sanju Samson move to CSK.
However, Curran did not feature in the IPL last season, citing injury. His subsequent appearances for his county side in England drew criticism from Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara, who questioned the all-rounder's unavailability for the franchise.
CSK had acquired Curran for INR 2.4 crore before trading him to RR at the same price. He is understood to be seeking a revised fee as part of the proposed move, which could be one of the factors holding up the negotiations. Curran has been in good form in T20 cricket and is also known to share a close relationship with Tom Moody, LSG's Director of Cricket, who he has played under for Oval Invincibles and Desert Vipers.
